Market Access Specialist

Overview

Market Access Specialist role at Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) .

Based in Honiara, Solomon Islands. 3-year full-time contract with a leading regional agency. Tax-free salary of USD $98,459 – $136,307 p.a. incl. location & COLDA allowances (subject to exchange rates). Extensive benefits package including housing, medical, insurance, education, relocation & more.

About the Opportunity

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) is looking for a full-time Market Access Specialist based in Honiara, Solomon Islands . This role reports to the Director, Fisheries Development , and plays a critical part in helping Pacific Island countries secure and maintain international market access for fisheries products—particularly in compliance with EU and non-EU trade regulations.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Responsibilities

• Assisting member countries in meeting market access requirements for both EU and non-EU markets
• Supporting Competent Authorities (CAs) and industry on product development and trade standards
• Informing members and FFA leadership of international trade developments impacting fisheries
• Providing input into technical advice for trade negotiations and market access
• Building capacity and technical competencies of CA officers across the region
• Maintaining strategic relationships and networks across the fisheries trade ecosystem
• Managing reporting requirements and related administrative functions

About You / Qualifications

To qualify, you will need tertiary qualifications in Food Science, Engineering, Technology , or a related discipline, along with thorough knowledge of sanitary and phytosanitary standards, export certification, and fisheries trade access regulations .

We are looking for a technically competent professional with strong knowledge of market access requirements across global markets, particularly the EU. Candidates with a background in fisheries market products will be highly regarded. Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued :

As our ideal candidate, you are an effective communicator and technical expert who thrives in multicultural environments. You possess strong leadership and facilitation skills and are motivated by making a tangible impact in developing regions.

Please Note : Previous experience living and / or working in a remote or international location will be highly regarded. There is a significant travel component to this role, and the successful candidate will be required to travel regularly throughout the region.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive, tax-free salary of USD $98,459 – $136,307 p.a. , inclusive of location and Cost-of-Living Differential Allowances (COLDA). Appointments are typically made at 85% of the grade, with potential for higher offers based on qualifications and experience.

If you are ready to immerse yourself in an intergovernmental organisation this is the opportunity for you! - Apply Now!

Applications MUST be submitted via the FFA recruitment email at

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